This story perfectly illustrates the difference between covering the Yankees and the Mets. When I covered the Mets (circa Art Howe), every off day was a challenge. You’d have to work to find some sort of feature-type story. So you’d be left with “Joe McEwing: What a Guy” or “Young Reyes Sure is Fast.”

With the Yankees, something always happens. The team has its first day off in three weeks and Hank Steinbrenner starts grousing. I can almost guarantee you that something will happen right around May 5, when they’re off again. It’s a beautiful thing if you’re a beat writer.